Robert Le Vigan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Le Vigan was a French actor. Born Robert-Charles-Alexandre Coquillaud in Paris, he appeared in more than 60 films between 1931 and 1943 almost exclusively in small or supporting roles. He was, according to film academic Ginette Vincendeau, a "brilliant, extravagant actor" who "specialised in louche, menacing or diabolical characters". A collaborator with the Nazis during the occupation, who openly expressed fascist attitudes, he vanished while playing Jéricho in Children of Paradise (Les Enfants du Paradis), a film deliberately released in May 1945 shortly after the liberation of Europe. He was sentenced to forced labour for ten years in 1946. Released on parole after three years working in a camp, Le Vigan absconded to Spain, and then Argentina, dying there October 12, 1972, in the city of Tandil. He died in poverty.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Le Vigan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Robert Le Vigan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Le Vigan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Maria Chapdelaine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Le Vigan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Le Vigan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Le Vigan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | La orquídea | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | El correo del rey | Peabody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bifur 3 | Paul (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man Who Sold His Soul to the Devil | Grégori | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Don't Shout it from the Rooftops | le professeur Léonard Bontagues | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | It Happened at the Inn | Goupi-Tonkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Heart of a Nation | Uncle Michel Froment (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Business Is Business | Phinck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Marriage of Chiffon | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Marriage of Chiffon | The usher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Vie privée | Rémi Géraud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Patrouille blanche | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Who Killed Santa Claus? | Leon Villard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Paris Romance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Flights to Love | Edouard Bordenave | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Phantom Wagon | Le père Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Last Turning | Blackmailer cousin | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The World Will Shake | Le Greffier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Louise | Le peintre Gaston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Fatted Calf | Grussgolt | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Ernest the Rebel | Governor-President of Mariposa | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Midnight Airplane | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows | The Painter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boys' School | l'homme «invisible» | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The West | Taïeb el Haïn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Woman at the End of the World | Arlanger, l'Armateur | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Harvest | Sergeant De Sault | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Franco de port | Henri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man from Nowhere | Le comte Papiano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Romarin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lower Depths | l'acteur alcoolique | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hélène | Doctor Regnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | One of the Legion | Leduc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jenny | l'Albinos | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Queen and the Cardinal | Cardinal Mazarin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Bandera | Fernando Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | L'affaire Coquelet | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Behold the Man | Jésus Christ | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Maria Chapdelaine | Tit-Sèbe, le rebouteux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Famille nombreuse | Chief Warrant Officer Sandri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Prince des Six Jours | Fouilloux, a spectator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Street Without a Name | Vanoël | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | An Ideal Woman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Madame Bovary | Mr. Lheureux, fabric merchant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Le Tunnel | Brooce | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine | Mousquet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Boubouroche | Potasse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Little King | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Yellow Dog | le docteur Ernest Michoux | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Moon over Morocco | Donald Strawber | Average | Similar → |
Robert Le Vigan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Le Vigan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Le Vigan is "Maria Chapdelaine" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Le Vigan acted in?
Robert Le Vigan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Le Vigan?
Other notable films include "El correo del rey", "Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine", and "Port of Shadows".